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Consumers Association of Penang

CAP urges swift action over Sungai Marong pollution in Negeri Sembilan

Blackened, foamy waters and fish deaths in Jelebu raise environmental and health concerns

CAP calls on authorities to check Shein products after toxic content sparks concerns

China-based online fashion retailer was recently found to have sold products containing high levels of toxic chemicals

Don’t even think about banning 24-hour eateries, says Kepong MP

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad should not even consider the suggestion to ban 24-hour eateries as it will impact economic and tourism opportunities, said Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng.

Form RCI to probe deputy minister’s claims tobacco, vape lobby influenced GEG removal: consumer group

A consumer group wants a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) established to look into the deputy health minister’s recent claims that tobacco and vape industry players lobbied MPs against the Generational End Game (GEG) provisions in the anti-smoking law.

Pengkalan Hulu Jamek Mosque is first mosque in Perak to ban single-use plastics

The Pengkalan Hulu Jamek Mosque is the first mosque in Perak to impose a ban on single-use plastic for food and drinks.

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Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

MMA wants RM50 minimum for GP consultation fees, says RM10 ‘not enough’

Association says two-decade-old rate makes private practice unsustainable and fails to reflect doctors’ true value

Over 1,700 Malaysian products to enjoy zero tariffs under new US trade deal

Palm oil, rubber, cocoa and aerospace equipment among exports covered under the Reciprocal Trade Agreement signed between Malaysia and the United States